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What Happens in Your Brain When Social Anxiety Strikes
Your brain's alarm system can't tell a meeting from a mugging
How Therapy Changes the Anxious Brain
Your brain has a built-in alarm that fires too hard in social anxiety
Medication vs. Therapy: What Brain Scans Tell Us
Medication and therapy both calm the same overactive fear center in your brain
Social Anxiety Is More Common Than You Think
Roughly one in eight people will experience social anxiety in their lifetime
The Treatment Gap: Why Most People Never Get Help
Getting help means doing the exact things that feel most frightening
You Don't Need a Diagnosis to Struggle — or to Get Better
Social anxiety works like a sliding scale, not an on-off switch
The Self-Focus Trap: How Watching Yourself Makes Anxiety Worse
When you feel anxious in social settings, your focus shifts to yourself automatically
The Expectation Gap: Why You Think Everyone's Standards Are Higher Than Yours
Before you speak, your mind has already decided you won't measure up
The Four Beliefs That Keep Social Anxiety Alive
Anxiety builds a mental picture of you from feelings, not from what people actually see
Why Avoidance Makes It Worse — and What Works Instead
Skipping something scary feels better right away, but the fear grows each time
What 101 Clinical Trials Say About Treating Social Anxiety
Scientists gathered evidence from 101 separate studies and thousands of people
What If You Could Make Months of Progress in Days?
Some programs compress months of therapy into a single focused week
How Mindfulness Changes the Way Your Brain Handles Social Threat
Self-critical thoughts set off the same brain alarm as a real physical threat
Mindfulness vs. CBT for Social Anxiety: Head-to-Head Trial
Scientists tested mindfulness and a structured therapy head-to-head
The Surprising Power of Being Kinder to Yourself
That inner voice tearing you apart after a conversation isn't helping you improve
Social Connection Is Literally a Matter of Life and Death
People with strong social ties live significantly longer than those without
Why Rejection Hurts Like Physical Pain
That awful feeling after being left out is your brain's pain system activating for real
Name It to Tame It: Why Labeling Your Emotions Calms You Down
Saying what you feel, even silently, can actually calm your brain down
Your Brain Can't Tell the Difference Between a Real and Virtual Audience
Your heart races in VR just like it would in a real room full of people
The First 60 Seconds Are the Worst — Then It Gets Easier
That pounding heart peaks in the first minute, then your body starts calming down
1 in 5 People Fear Communication — You’re Not Alone
About one in five people feel real anxiety when they have to speak up
The 2012 Cliff: When Smartphones Replaced Conversation
Around 2012, phones became common enough to change how we spend time together
5 Days Without Screens Made Kids Better at Reading Emotions
Kids who spent five days without screens got better at reading emotions
Why Having Your Phone on the Table Changes the Conversation
A phone sitting on the table makes conversations feel less connected
Catching Anxiety Early: What Parents Can Do
Childhood anxiety usually looks like behavior problems, not visible worry
Loneliness Is as Dangerous as Smoking
Chronic loneliness raises your risk of serious health problems
More Friends, Fewer Colds: Social Connection & Immune System
Scientists gave people a cold virus and tracked who stayed healthy
The Three Things Every Human Needs — Connection Is One
Your brain responds to being left out in some of the same ways it responds to pain
The Six Social Skills That Science Can Measure
Being "good with people" is actually six different skills, not one
Listening Is Not Passive: How Your Response Shapes Conversation
Listening isn't just hearing words; it's responding in ways that shape what comes next
It's Not How Many Conversations — It's How Good They Are
Having lots of conversations doesn't guarantee you'll feel connected
Exercise as Anxiety Medicine: What the Research Shows
Moving your body regularly can reduce anxiety as much as other approaches
How Exercise Teaches Your Body a Racing Heart Isn't Dangerous
A racing heart during anxiety isn't dangerous, but your brain treats it that way
Why a Workout Is an Accidental Exposure Session
A workout puts your body through the same feelings as anxiety, on purpose
Can You Treat Social Anxiety From Home? Online Therapy Research
Online therapy programs have been tested in dozens of studies and they work
Self-Help Works Better With a Guide
Workbooks based on real therapy techniques do produce genuine improvement
Online CBT Works in the Real World, Not Just in Labs
Programs that worked in university studies also worked in regular clinics
Emotion Regulation Is a Skill — Here’s How Your Brain Does It
One part of your brain sounds the alarm; another part can turn it down
The Timing Secret: Why Early Regulation Beats Last-Minute Control
Rethinking a stressful moment before the emotion peaks genuinely calms you down
Why Saying 'I'm Anxious' Out Loud Makes Exposure Work Better
Saying "I feel anxious" out loud actually reduces the anxiety you're feeling
Training Your Attention: A New Way to Reduce Anxiety
Your brain locks onto anything threatening and skips past everything safe
Rewiring Your Attention: How Bias Training Reduces Social Anxiety
When you're socially anxious, your eyes automatically find the angriest face in any room
The Hidden Behaviors That Keep Social Anxiety Alive
Your brain gives your protective habits the credit when a social situation goes well
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Social Anxiety
Social anxiety quietly changes how you act around people, and they pick up on it
Medication Plus Therapy: Does the Combination Beat Either Alone?
Using both medication and therapy together can help, but it's not twice as effective
Can a Pill Make Therapy Work Faster?
Some pills don't treat anxiety but boost what therapy teaches your brain
Why Skills Learned in Therapy Last Longer Than Medication
Medication eases anxiety while you take it, but the relief fades when you stop
Long-Term Recovery: What Keeps Working After Treatment Ends
Most people who finish therapy stay better for years afterward
Social Anxiety Doesn't Always Look Like Shyness
Some people with social anxiety get frustrated and snappy, not quiet
How Researchers Measure Social Anxiety — and How You Can Track Your Own
Scientists created a tool that breaks social anxiety into 24 specific situations
Two Types of Social Anxiety: Performance Fear vs. Interaction Fear
Some people fear being watched; others fear conversation itself
Do the Benefits Last? What 5-Year Follow-Up Studies Show
People tracked for years after therapy still showed real improvement
Social Anxiety Rarely Goes Away on Its Own — But Treatment Changes Everything
Research shows social anxiety is one of the most persistent conditions out there
The Anxiety Gene Myth: What Heredity Research Actually Shows
Social anxiety isn't caused by a single gene — many small genetic factors play a part
Perfectionism and Anxiety: When High Standards Become a Trap
One specific type of perfectionism causes the most anxiety
Your Body's Alarm System: How Interoception Drives Anxiety
Your body constantly sends updates about heartbeat, breathing, and stomach
When Anxiety Brings Friends: Why It Rarely Comes Alone
Most people with social anxiety are also carrying something else alongside it
The Default Mode Network: What Happens When Your Mind Wanders Into Worry
There's a part of your brain that thinks about you all day long
Sleep and Anxiety: The Two-Way Street That Keeps You Up at Night
A tired brain overreacts to things that wouldn't normally bother you
The 20-Minute Walk: Minimum Effective Dose of Exercise for Anxiety
Going for a walk can make you feel calmer in as little as twenty minutes
Yoga for Anxiety: What 25 Years of Research Actually Shows
Many large studies confirm that yoga genuinely helps with anxiety
Cold Water, Calm Mind: The Science of Temperature and Stress
Cold water on your face slows your heart down within seconds
Gut Feelings Are Real: The Microbiome-Anxiety Connection
Your gut has its own network of nerve cells that communicates with your brain
Nature as Medicine: Why 120 Minutes Outdoors Changes Your Brain
Researchers found two hours a week outside is enough to make a real difference
The Tension You Don't Notice: How Chronic Muscle Tightness Feeds Anxiety
Tight muscles send "danger" signals to your brain even when nothing is wrong
Breathing Rate Matters More Than Breathing Depth
Breathing slowly calms your body more than breathing deeply
Dance and Movement: Using Rhythm to Regulate the Nervous System
A steady beat can slow your heart rate and calm your breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: 90 Years of Evidence for a Simple Technique
This simple relaxation technique has been proven effective for nearly a century
A Program That Helps Anxious Kids — Results That Last Years
Short programs can help anxious children feel better for years, not just weeks
When Helping Hurts: How Overprotection Can Feed Anxiety
Most parents naturally try to remove what makes their child anxious
Selective Mutism: When Anxiety Steals a Child's Voice
Your child talks at home but goes silent at school, and that's more common than you'd think
School Refusal: Understanding the Anxiety Behind "I Don't Want to Go"
Many children go through a time when going to school feels overwhelming
Teen Social Media and Anxiety: What the Longitudinal Studies Show
Scrolling and comparing hurts more than chatting with friends online
Sports Performance Anxiety in Young Athletes
The nervous stomach before a game is normal and doesn't cause poor play
Making Friends When You're Anxious: Social Development Research
Many anxious kids know exactly what to say but freeze when the moment comes
The New School Transition: Why Change Hits Anxious Kids Harder
A new school changes everything a child has learned to count on
Parent Modeling: How Your Own Anxiety Shapes Your Child's
Your child watches your face to decide if something is safe or scary
Retirement and Identity: When Losing Your Role Triggers Anxiety
Work shapes how you see yourself in ways you might not notice until it stops
Health Anxiety in Older Adults: When Every Symptom Feels Like a Warning
Getting older means more aches and body changes that are easy to worry about
Social Shrinkage: Why Older Adults' Worlds Get Smaller — and How to Stop It
Older adults often choose to spend time with fewer, closer people
Grief and Anxiety: The Overlooked Connection After Loss
After losing someone close, many people feel anxious for the first time in their lives
Caregiver Anxiety: The Hidden Toll of Caring for Someone You Love
If you care for someone you love, your anxiety is real and common
Fear of Falling: How Physical Anxiety Creates a Dangerous Cycle
Close to half of older adults worry about falling, even those who seem perfectly steady
"Am I Losing My Mind?": Cognitive Decline Worry vs. Actual Decline
Forgetting names and losing your train of thought is extremely common as you age
Medication Sensitivity: Why Anxiety Treatment Looks Different After 60
As you get older, medications stay in your system longer than they used to
Telehealth for Seniors: Can Online Therapy Work for Older Adults?
Therapy by phone or video helps older adults just as much as going to an office
Late-Life Loneliness: Different From Young Loneliness, Different Solutions
You can have people around you and still feel deeply alone
Meeting Anxiety: Why Open Offices and Video Calls Make It Worse
When the office walls came down, people actually talked to each other less
The First Day Effect: Why New Situations Trigger Ancient Threat Responses
Walking into somewhere new can make your body react like something is wrong
Interview Anxiety: What Hiring Research Says About Nervous Candidates
Being nervous in an interview can lower your scores even if you're right for the job
Authority Figures and Anxiety: The Power Dynamic That Amplifies Fear
Your brain has a built-in system that scans for who's "above" you
Eating in Public: Why Something So Simple Can Feel So Hard
Far more people struggle with this than you'd ever guess
Phone Call Anxiety in a Texting World: You're Not the Only One
Texting lets you think before you respond; a phone call doesn't wait
Dating and Social Anxiety: What the Research Shows About Romantic Connection
People with social anxiety want love and connection just as much as everyone else
Email Anxiety: When the Inbox Becomes a Source of Dread
Spending ages on a simple email is more common than most people realize
Group Participation: Why Speaking Up in Groups Feels So Risky
You replay your mistakes way more than anyone else in the room does
Remote Work Paradox: How Working From Home Can Increase Social Anxiety
Working from home can quietly make social anxiety worse over time
Social Media Comparison: How Curated Lives Amplify Inadequacy
Browsing without posting or commenting is the part that makes you feel worse
Noise, Crowds, and Overstimulation: The Environmental Triggers of Anxiety
Loud, busy places stress your body even when nothing dangerous is happening
The Bystander's Dilemma: Why Anxiety Stops You From Helping
Almost everyone freezes when they think others might judge them for stepping in
Why Your Child Can't Sleep — And Why Anxiety Is Usually the Answer
When a child is worried, their body stays on alert and won't let them sleep
When Worry Runs Their Whole Day: A Plain-English Guide for Parents Who Sense Something More
These children often seem responsible and mature, not anxious
My Stomach Hurts Every Morning: When Physical Complaints Are Anxiety in Disguise
Your child's gut has its own nervous system that reacts when they feel scared
The Child Who Has to Get Everything Right: Perfectionism and Anxiety in Kids
The problem isn't wanting to do well — it's the terror of making a mistake
Holiday Anxiety Is Real: Why Celebrations and Travel Stress Out Anxious Kids
Your child's daily routine is what tells their body "everything is okay"
When Your Child Pulls Away: Understanding Anxious Social Withdrawal
Some children avoid social situations because they're anxious, not because they prefer solitude
Why Does My Child Keep Asking 'Are You Sure?': The Research on Reassurance-Seeking
When your child asks the same worried question again, it's not to annoy you
Raising an Only Child: What the Research Actually Shows About Anxiety (And What It Doesn't)
Decades of research show only children are just as emotionally healthy as other kids
It's Just Daycare, Right? The Science Behind Separation Anxiety in Toddlers
A crying child at drop-off is showing they trust you, not that something is wrong
Frozen at the Board: Why Your Child Knows the Answer at Home But Goes Blank at School
Your child really does know the answer -- worry just gets in the way at school
When Anger Is Actually Fear: The Anxiety-Aggression Connection in Kids
Many kids show anxiety through anger and meltdowns, not quiet worry
If You're Anxious Too: A Practical Guide to Breaking the Pattern Before It Reaches Your Child
Getting help for your own worry can protect your child from developing anxiety
The Group Chat She Wasn't In: Social Media Pressure Before Age 13
When your child is excluded from a group chat, the pain they feel is real
Growing Up Between Two Worlds: Immigration, Cultural Identity, and Childhood Anxiety
Children navigating two cultures carry a quiet stress that often goes unrecognized
She Takes Everything So Personally: Rejection Sensitivity in Children
Some children's brains are wired to see rejection even when it isn't there
When Loss Makes Everything Scary: Grief and the Anxious Child
After losing someone, children often become anxious and clingy, not just sad
The Middle School Cliff: Why Anxiety Peaks at 11 and What to Do About It
Your child's body, school, and friendships are all shifting at the same time
When the Team Becomes the Pressure: Coach Culture, Specialization, and Your Child's Sports Anxiety
A coach's style affects your child's anxiety more than the child's own personality
More Than Just Quirky: When ADHD, Autism, or Sensory Differences Bring Anxiety Along Too
Nearly half of children with ADHD or autism also experience significant anxiety
The Dentist, the Doctor, the Needle: Helping Kids Through Medical Anxiety
Many children have intense fear of needles, dentists, or doctor visits
When Food Becomes a Fight: Sensory Food Avoidance and Anxiety in Kids
Your child isn't being difficult -- their body responds differently to food
When Faith Becomes Fear: Religious and Cultural Expectations and Child Anxiety
A child who prays out of terror, not comfort, is experiencing something different
How Do You Know When to Get Help? A Parent's Honest Guide to Child Therapy
Every child feels anxious sometimes — that's normal and healthy
Screens at Bedtime Aren't the Only Problem: A Research-Based Look at Screen Time and Child Anxiety
Watching passively is the type of screen use most connected to anxious feelings
Why the Same Child Can Be Fine at Home and Fall Apart at School: Context-Specific Anxiety Explained
Anxiety can show up in one setting and disappear in another
Why Your Heart Races Before Anything Has Even Happened
Your body can launch a full stress response hours before a dreaded event
The Freeze Response: When Your Body Goes Quiet Instead of Loud
There's a third stress response most people never hear about
Blushing: Why Your Face Betrays You Before You've Said a Word
Blushing isn't something you're doing wrong; your nervous system does it on its own
Why You Sweat More When You're Anxious (and What That Sweat Is Actually For)
The sweat that cools you down and the sweat from nerves come from different systems
When Your Voice Shakes: The Body Science Behind Tremor and Anxiety
When adrenaline floods your body, your muscles start to tremble naturally
How the Way You Hold Yourself Changes How Anxious You Feel
When you feel anxious, your shoulders curl in and your chest tightens
Caffeine and Anxiety: Your Morning Ritual Might Have a Second Effect
Coffee speeds up your heart and breathing the same way anxiety does
The Night After Drinking: Why Alcohol Makes Anxiety Worse the Next Day
A drink relaxes you by turning up your brain's natural calming system
Why Morning Dread Hits So Hard: The Body Chemistry Behind Time-of-Day Anxiety
Every morning, your body releases a wave of stress chemicals as you wake up
When Hunger Feels Like Anxiety (and Vice Versa)
Skipping a meal can make your body feel exactly like an anxiety attack
When Anxiety and Chronic Pain Keep Each Other Company: What the Science Shows
Pain and anxiety activate the same parts of your brain
Body Image and Social Anxiety: The Mirror That Follows You Out the Door
Your brain shows you a version of yourself that isn't accurate
When the World Feels Too Loud: Sensory Overload and the Anxious Nervous System
Some people's brains take in more of the world, and that's not a flaw
Why Anxiety Hits Your Stomach First: The Seconds-to-Minutes Gut Response
Your gut contains millions of nerve cells that react to stress on their own
Email Apnea and Chest Breathing: The Hidden Breathing Habits That Quietly Feed Anxiety
Most people hold their breath or breathe shallowly while looking at screens
What the Vagus Nerve Actually Is (And Which Claims About It Are Real)
The vagus nerve runs from your brainstem all the way down to your gut
When Your Clock Is Off: Circadian Disruption and Anxiety
A tiny brain region keeps your whole body on a daily schedule
Mapping What Anxiety Actually Feels Like in Your Body
Anxiety tends to settle in your chest, your head, and your gut
Inflammation and Anxiety: What Your Immune System Has to Do With How You Feel
Your immune system sends chemical signals that can reach your brain
Chronically Exhausted? What Stress Actually Does to Your Body (Beyond 'Adrenal Fatigue')
The term "adrenal fatigue" sounds right but isn't backed by medical science
The Need for Touch: What Happens in the Body When We're Physically Isolated
Your body has special nerves designed specifically for gentle human contact
Always on Guard: Why Your Body Pays a Real Price for Being Constantly Alert
Part of your brain is always checking for danger, even when you're safe
What Actually Happens During a Panic Attack
Your brain sounds a false alarm that puts your whole body into emergency mode
The Biology of Embarrassment: Why Your Body Makes the Worst Moments Worse
Embarrassment fires the same stress system your body uses for physical danger
Can Therapy Through the Body Work? What the Research Actually Shows
Your body reacts to fear before your thinking brain even knows what happened
When Sounds Feel Like Too Much: Sensory Overwhelm and Anxiety After 60
After 60, noisy rooms get harder because your brain changes, not just your ears
Learning to Receive: The Anxiety That Comes With Accepting Help
Turning down help isn't stubbornness; it's protecting something important
When the Keys Don't Feel Like Freedom Anymore: Driving Cessation and Anxiety
Stopping driving often triggers real depression and anxiety, not just inconvenience
Why 3am Belongs to You: Understanding Nighttime Anxiety in Later Life
As you get older, your body naturally starts waking you up earlier in the night
Your Savings Are Real: Working Through Financial Anxiety in Retirement
You spent your whole working life building that nest egg, so watching it shrink feels awful
Showing Up for Others, Showing Up for Yourself: Why Volunteering Does Something Real for Anxiety
Regular volunteering is linked to less depression, more satisfaction, and longer life
The Grandparent Worry You Don't Talk About: Anxiety About Getting It Right
Being a grandparent comes with no instructions, just high expectations
Rebuilding a Life After Loss: What Widowhood Actually Does to Anxiety
Losing a spouse means suddenly handling things you never had to do alone
Moving Without Losing Yourself: Anxiety When Home Changes in Later Life
The place where you've lived for years holds more than memories
You Don't Have to Love Technology: Working Through Tech Anxiety on Your Own Terms
Feeling anxious about technology doesn't mean you're bad at it
Living With What Stays: Anxiety When Chronic Conditions Don't Go Away
A large number of people with ongoing health conditions also carry heavy worry
When the World Feels Too Much: Managing News and World-Event Anxiety in Later Life
People over 65 watch and read more news than any younger age group
Getting Help Later in Life: How Talk Therapy Really Does Work Differently as You Get Older
Talking with a trained professional can reduce anxiety at any age
Finding What Pulls You Forward: Purpose, Meaning, and Anxiety in the Second Half
People with a sense of purpose feel less anxious, even when life gets harder
You Don't Have to Call It Anxiety: How to Ask for Help When the Word Doesn't Feel Like You
Growing up, you learned to handle things on your own, and that took real strength
It Runs in the Family, But So Does the Way Out: Intergenerational Anxiety Patterns
Anxiety can pass from parent to child through genes and through everyday behavior
When the Doctor's Office Becomes the Hardest Room to Enter: Medical Appointment Anxiety
Your blood pressure can jump just from being in the exam room
Coming Home to Yourself Again: Anxiety in the Weeks After Hospitalization
Coming home from the hospital can feel unsettling instead of relieving
When Your Circle Gets Smaller: Outliving Friends and the Anxiety of Being Left
Close friends hold memories of your life that no one else carries
A Drink to Take the Edge Off: Alcohol, Anxiety, and Older Adults
The evening drink really does calm you down, which is why it becomes a habit
When Frustration Feels Like Fear: Recognizing Anger as an Anxiety Signal in Later Life
The racing heart and tight muscles you feel when angry are the same ones anxiety causes
Making Sense of the Life You've Lived: The Research Behind Why Looking Back Can Ease Anxiety
The urge to revisit your past is a natural part of this stage of life
The Shyness That Found You Later: Late-Onset Social Anxiety in Older Adults
You can develop social anxiety later in life, even if you were confident before
Movement That Meets You Where You Are: Exercise for Anxiety When Mobility Changes
You don't need to push hard for movement to calm your mind
When to Get Tested, When to Treat the Anxiety: A Practical Guide to Cognitive Symptoms in Later Life
Worry takes up the same mental space you need for holding onto new information
Why Revisiting a Painful Memory Can Actually Help It Lose Its Power
Your brain doesn't just replay memories; it rebuilds them each time you remember
The Placebo Effect Is Real -- And It Works on Anxiety
Believing a treatment will help activates real changes in your brain
Your Brain Is Changing — But on Its Own Schedule: The Real Timeline for Anxiety Recovery
Your brain starts changing from the very first time you face something scary
The Social Brain: Why Your Nervous System Craves Connection (Even When Anxiety Says Otherwise)
A specific part of your brain is wired to think about other people constantly
The Moment You Were Less Afraid Than Expected: How Your Brain Learns From That
Your brain is always guessing what will happen next, especially with fear
It Runs in Families — But Not Like You Think: The Epigenetics of Anxiety
Stressful experiences can change how your genes work, not what they say
Psychedelics and Anxiety: What the Johns Hopkins Trials Actually Found
Psilocybin is the active ingredient in certain mushrooms being studied for anxiety
The Math Behind Your Anxiety: How Researchers Are Modeling the Brain Like a Computer
Your brain constantly guesses what will happen next, before you're even aware of it
What REM Sleep Does to Your Fear Memories: The Overnight Therapy Hypothesis
During deep dreaming sleep, your brain replays scary memories but turns down the stress
Self-Compassion Is Not Self-Pity: The Neuroscience of Being Kind to Yourself
Being kind to yourself calms your body's stress response in a way that pep talks don't
You've Been Asked to Speak With No Preparation Time — Here's What Your Brain Needs
Unscripted speaking forces your brain to do several hard things at the same time
Traveling While Anxious: What to Know Before You Go Somewhere New
New places force your brain to work harder because nothing is predictable yet
Waiting for Your Name to Be Called: Anxiety in Medical Settings
Medical anxiety is one of the most common fears, affecting up to 40% of people
The Anxiety That Changes Depending on Which Room You Walk Into: How Culture Shapes Fear
What feels scary depends heavily on the culture you grew up in
Coming Back After Isolation: How to Rebuild Social Confidence When the World Feels Too Big
Social skills are like muscles that weaken when you stop using them
The Holiday Gathering Problem: Why Family Events Can Spike Anxiety Like Nothing Else
Being around family can make you feel like a younger, less confident version of yourself
Living With Someone New: How Roommate Anxiety Actually Works
Home is where most people finally drop their guard and stop performing
The Mentor Meeting: Why Asking for Help From Someone More Successful Feels Terrifying
Being around someone more powerful triggers a real physical stress response
Stage Fright's Cousin: Anxiety Before Creative Performance
Performing something you created feels more personal than presenting others' work
When the Customer Is Angry: How to Stay Regulated in Service Interactions
Anger is contagious — your brain picks it up automatically from other people's faces and voices
The Parent-Teacher Conference: Why Being Evaluated as a Parent Triggers Anxiety
Parent-teacher conferences feel like a performance review of your parenting
Showing Up at Your Place of Worship When Anxiety Makes You Want to Stay Home
A place that should feel safe can feel like a stage when anxiety is involved
LinkedIn and the Anxiety of Professional Self-Promotion Online
LinkedIn mixes your personal identity with your career in one public place
Having People Over: The Particular Anxiety of Being the Host
Being a guest and being a host use completely different parts of your worry system
Networking Events: How to Survive (and Maybe Even Enjoy) a Room Full of Strangers
Chatting with strangers at events is harder than giving a speech for most people
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